Associate in Science degree - Library Technology
Catalog and Addendum 2009-2010
This associate in science degree in library technology prepares students for employment in the dynamic field of library and information services. The skills learned in this program may be used in public, school, academic, and corporate libraries, as well as in other positions requiring information management skills. If you like working with people, books and information, consider a career in library technology.
To earn the degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better in the coursework required for the major. Required classes are available online, in the evening, and some are offered in the day. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however the units are only counted once. Other electives and course substitutions not listed below are possible with department chairperson approval.
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Required courses |
Units |
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Major requirements |
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L 100 |
Introduction to a Career in Library and Information Technology |
1 |
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L 103 |
Access to Library Materials |
2 |
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L 104 |
Cataloguing for Paraprofessionals |
3 |
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L 105 |
Reference and Research Services: Tools and Techniques |
3 |
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L 108 |
Acquisition of Library Materials |
1 |
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LS 121 |
Information Literacy and Research Skills |
1 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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COOP 170A |
Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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Plus at least 2-6 units from: |
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ENGL 177 |
Children’s Literature |
3 |
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L 109 |
Delivering Library Service: Issues, Theory and Tech |
2 |
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L 111 |
Storytelling |
2 |
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L 112 |
Internet Skills for Library Personnel |
1 |
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L 114 |
Developing Web Pages for Library Information |
2 |
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L 150 |
Topics in Library and Information Technology |
0.3-4 |
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LS 130 |
Internet and On-line Research |
1 |
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LS 150 |
Topics in Library Studies |
0.3-4 |
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Plus at least 0-6 units from: |
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ARTDM 110 |
Digital Imaging Process and Technique I |
1.5 |
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ARTDM 171 |
Web Design |
3 |
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BUSMG 121 |
Practices and Concepts of Supervision |
3 |
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COMSC 100 |
Introduction to Computers and Information Systems |
3 |
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COOP 170 |
Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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COOP 170A |
Internship in Occupational Work Experience Education |
1-4 |
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Total units for the major |
19 |
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Associate in science degree in Library and Information Technology (DataTel code AS.LIBIT.D)
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in the field of library and other information professions.
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to explain library fundamental principles including intellectual freedom, open access, diversity, and patron privacy and confidentiality.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to apply knowledge and skills gained through the coursework to perform library technician-level tasks.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to describe the characteristics of libraries and the roles of libraries in a diverse, multicultural, and democratic society, and how these needs can be met.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to apply the basic principles and standardized systems of ordering, cataloging, classifying, processing, and maintaining library materials and resources.
SLO#5. Students completing the program will be able to demonstrate the workplace communication skills necessary to successfully interact with users and staff in the library and other information services.
SLO#6. Students completing the program will be able to identify and use the technologies found in the library and other information services.
SLO#7. Students completing the program will be able to analyze information critically to draw conclusions and/or solve problems when working with patrons, materials, and technology.
SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM
